March 02, 2015, 11:57AM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts presents "When Ya Smilin'" on the Main stage March 13-28. Written by Ricky Graham, the audience will enjoy memories from Pontchartrain Beach, Mardi Gras and picnics in City Park, as seen through the eyes of the precocious 10-year-old Paulie Dufour who grew up in the 1950s in the Ninth Ward. "When Ya Smilin'"... Full story »

February 13, 2015, 6:59PM

Ricky Graham's "When Ya Smilin'" will run from March 13 through March 28 on the Main Stage at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St. in the heart of Kenner's historic Rivertown district. It offers plenty of free parking around the theater. "When Ya Smilin'" won the 2001 Big Easy award as Best Original Play. This is a heart-warming,... Full story »

February 09, 2015, 8:03AM

Rivertown Theaters announces will hold auditions for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" March 8 at 6 p.m. The show runs May 8 through 23, with rehearsals scheduled to begin in March. Director Gary Rucker is looking for singers or dancers, with a preference for individuals to have strengths in both. A minimum of six men and six women, ages 18 and up are needed.... Full story »

February 02, 2015, 7:10AM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, located at 325 Minor St. in Kenner, is announcing auditions for "Peter Pan," on Feb. 8. Auditions for dancers will start at 6:30 p.m., with vocal auditions to follow. Singers will audition on a first-come, first-served basis. Musical Director Alan Payne requests that singers bring in sheet music in the right key and... Full story »

January 18, 2015, 9:08PM

With a uniformly fine cast, dazzling choreography, keen direction, and eye-popping production values, 'The Will Rogers Follies' easily tops most of the recent touring Broadway offerings to hit town. Full story »

January 15, 2015, 4:13PM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner is bringing back one of audiences' favorite musicals, "The Will Rogers Follies," Jan. 16-31. The winner of nine Tony Awards, including the Best Musical, The Will Rogers Follies focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer Will Rogers, using as a backdrop the Ziegfeld Follies, which he often headlined. The musical... Full story »

January 12, 2015, 8:46AM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner held its annual party and fundraiser Friday (Jan. 9).This was a well-attended, standing-room-only event that showcased musical performances from next season's shows, including a number from the upcoming musical, "The Will Rogers Follies." Starting with a wine and cheese reception, attendees were invited into the theater, where they were greeted with a welcoming speech... Full story »

January 12, 2015, 7:15AM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner will bring back one of audiences' favorite musicals, "The Will Rogers Follies," Jan. 16-31. The winner of nine Tony Awards, including the Best Musical, The Will Rogers Follies focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer Will Rogers, using as a backdrop the Ziegfeld Follies, which he often headlined.... Full story »

December 24, 2014, 7:00AM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, located at 325 Minor St. in Rivertown, Kenner, invites you to attend their annual Season Announcement Party on Jan. 9. The party begins at 7 p.m. with a wine, beer and light hors d'oeuvres reception. The 2015-2016 productions will be announced, including musical numbers from a few of the upcoming shows, as well... Full story »

November 24, 2014, 8:29AM

Rivertown Theaters Main Stage, at 325 Minor St. in Kenner, is celebrating the holiday season with the Radio City Entertainment's version of "A Christmas Carol, the Musical.'' directed by Scott Sauber. The production runs from Dec. 5 through 21. The cast includes Joel Rainey as Scrooge, Gary Rucker as Bob Cratchit, Alan Payne as Jacob Marley, Emery Baudry as... Full story »

October 27, 2014, 7:01AM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will present the Tony award-winning British comedy, "One Man, Two Guvnors" on the Main Stage of the Rivertown Theaters. Directed by New Orleans' favorite funny man, Ricky Graham, this production will run from Nov. 7-22. Rivertown Theaters is located at 325 Minor St. in the heart of Kenner's historic Rivertown district. There's... Full story »

October 16, 2014, 9:24AM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will present the Tony award-winning British comedy, "One Man, Two Guvnors" on the Main Stage of the Rivertown Theaters. Directed by New Orleans' favorite funny man, Ricky Graham, this production will run from Nov. 7 through 22. Rivertown Theaters is located at 325 Minor St. in the heart of Kenner's historic Rivertown district. ... Full story »

October 13, 2014, 12:54PM

Allie Lange tries to hold at arms length a heavy stein full of beer during a Masskrug Stemmen contest at the Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest in the Rivertown area of Kenner on Saturday, October 11, 2014. (Photo by Chris Granger, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

October 13, 2014, 12:54PM

Sadie and Jude Carlton, both 5, grab the horns of the hat worn by Mike Messina as they hang out at the Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest in the Rivertown area of Kenner on Saturday, October 11, 2014. (Photo by Chris Granger, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

October 13, 2014, 12:54PM

Jessica Diedling looks for a date at the bottom of the beer stein hat her husband, Devin, said once belonged to his grandfather as they hang out at the Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest in the Rivertown area of Kenner on Saturday, October 11, 2014. (Photo by Chris Granger, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

October 13, 2014, 12:54PM

Eric Hahn plays the accordion with the Bayou Bavarians at the Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest in the Rivertown area of Kenner on Saturday, October 11, 2014. (Photo by Chris Granger, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

October 13, 2014, 7:34AM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will present "Fancy Nancy, the Musical,'' based on the popular children's book Oct. 17-26. The theater is located at 325 Minor St. in the heart of Rivertown. Tickets are $16.50 for general admission. Call 504.461.9475 or visit www.RivertownTheaters.com Full story »

October 11, 2014, 6:25PM

It was strong arms meets strong beers on Saturday (Oct. 11) at the Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest in Kenner's Rivertown. Around mid-afternoon, about eight men and women filled the stage for a contest of brawn and brews, as contestants struggled to see who could hold a roughly six-pound stein full of beer aloft the longest during the Masskrug Stemmen competition. After... Full story »